First of all, don’t just google “personal trainer” and hope that the first result will be the best fit for you. Trainers differ in many ways, such as their skills, expertise, personality/training style, and the clients they instruct.
When researching or interviewing a potential personal trainer, here are some helpful questions:
- What are your qualifications?
- What is your training style?
- Who are your typical clients?
- What are your hours & availability?
- How will you track my progress?
- Do you offer nutritional advice?
- How much does it cost?
- Do you offer bulk/ referral discounts?
Now you’re armed with the right questions. Where to search for a personal trainer?
Friends & Family
Friends & family are a great place to start your search. Compared to walking into a gym and getting the standard ‘sales pitch’, this method is less intimidating, and you’re more likely to get candid answers.
Watch Them in Action
Another great, low-pressure option to assess a personal trainer is to watch them in action. If they’re leading a class or working with other clients, take some time to observe their style and see if it’s a good fit for you.
Look Online (Google, Instagram & Flex)
The internet has brought about a tremendous change in personal training. Google is excellent at telling you where registered businesses ‘near me’ are located. The downside is that some trainers are overlooked if they haven’t set up a Google business.
Trainers LOVE Instagram. Use the search filters of #PersonalTraining and your location to see who is in the area.
FLEX is Australia’s fastest-growing fitness app for fun, flexible, affordable fitness. After you sign-up, you can search for your local personal trainers and view their classes, credentials, reviews and more. All pricing and schedules are transparent and you’re able to book a class in minutes.
Try Flex’s Community Buying to make your workouts more enjoyable, motivating and cost-effective.
Check Out Their Reviews
When looking for a personal trainer, don’t skip your due diligence. There are a lot of trainers out there, so you want to be sure you’re choosing someone who is going to be able to help you reach your goals. You want to be sure other people have had recent positive reviews and a training style that aligns with your preferences.
The End
Hopefully, by now, you have a good idea of where to find a personal trainer and the questions to gauge if they’re right for you.
Everyone is different, and the style of training that works for one person might not work for you. So choose the trainer who makes you feel the most comfortable and who you believe will be the best fit for you.
Personal trainers don’t take it personally if you don’t feel their style suits your need. Trial them out for a week or two and if it’s not the right fit, try again!
John Smith
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